Buying the Best Anchor Chain in New Zealand Part 2 #37

The anchor chain on TinTin was old and rusty, still strong but needed to be replaced. I spent a lot of time researching a replacement that would be suitable, strong, last for 10 years, and most importantly was certified to an international standard and tested for its breaking point.

It took several weeks of research, emails, telephone calls, and me driving to Auckland to source the chain that now resided in my newly expanded chain locker.

I have a new Italian chain of 100m, its called 10m AQUA3 short link, grade 30, the ISO standard ISO4565, I chose a galvanised chain with a 50kn breaking load.

It was purchased from Chains Ropes and Anchors in Auckland, NZ